National Day of Prayer for Children

WHEREAS, whether in times of great joy and thanksgiving, or in times of great challenge and uncertainty; young Americans have turned to prayer; and

WHEREAS, in prayer, we have expressed gratitude and humility, sought guidance and forgiveness, and received inspiration and assistance, both in good times and in bad; and

WHEREAS on this day, let us give thanks to God for the many blessings he has given our children; let us ask for wisdom, compassion, and discernment for our youth as they are faced with great challenges from bullying, drugs and alcohol, self-esteem, peer-pressure and identity; and

WHEREAS, our nation was founded by men who sought wisdom and guidance through prayer; and

WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer was first proclaimed by the Continental Congress in 1775; and 

WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States, in 1952, enacted legislation setting aside a Day of Prayer for the nation; and

WHEREAS, prayer has played a strong role in our nation’s history and heritage, as many Americans have depended on it for healing, hope, and guidance; and

WHEREAS, the observance of the National Day of Prayer has, for children, proven to be a powerful tool that has brought together and united youth from diverse religious backgrounds in an effort to face life’s challenges with renewed hope:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim November 19, 2011, as

National Day of Prayer for Children

in the State of the Alabama.

 

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 7th day of November 2011.

 

                                                                                 Governor Robert Bentley